Memories from the Archives – December 2002
21 years ago The Avondhu carried the news that the Fermoy Enterprise Board had vowed to support Michael Flatley after he had accused Irish...
Memories from the Archives – August 2002
A deliberate campaign of dumping was being waged against Mitchelstown’s Tidy Towns efforts by unknown individuals; the perpetrator(s) were dumping bundles of ‘meticulously cut...
Memories from the Archives – May 2002
The May 2002 General Election results dominated the front page of The Avondhu 21 years ago, as in the Cork region Fianna Fáil's Ned...
Memories from the Archives – May 2002
The front page of The Avondhu 21 years ago reminded constituents to get out and vote in the upcoming General Election. A list of...
Memories from the Archives – May 2002
One of the big news stories 21 years ago was that a settlement had been reached on the Cahir Hill industrial sites in Mitchelstown, and...
Memories from the Archives – May 2002
Sonny McNamara and Garett Quirke, both Waterford County Council employees, were pictured putting the finishing touches to the Lismore town park fountain, before its opening...
Memories from the Archives – March 2002
In the headlines 21 years ago were allegations that the Mitchelstown Water Supply was at risk of pollution. Up to 50 leaking barrels had...
Memories from the Archives – February 2002
21 years ago The Avondhu carried the news of objections lodged against the planned Tesco store in Mitchelstown. The Grocer’s Representative organisation RGDATA said...
Memories from the Archives – February 2002
One front page of The Avondhu 21 years ago carried the story that no fewer than three locals would be gracing the small screen...
Memories from the Archives – February 2002
Construction on the 23,000 sq foot factory at Coolnanave Hill in Mitchelstown was well underway in February 2002. ‘Six prominent businessmen’ were promoting the...
